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Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II lens


8 years 5 months ago #459767 by Benny13
I'm so close to buying this lens.  Can any of you give me that final nudge of advice that would help me make my decision? 

It's an investment, so I want to know I'm making a good decision.  Thank you.

Benny
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8 years 5 months ago #459772 by Shadowfixer1
Buy it. It's one of their best. You can never go wrong with good glass.
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8 years 5 months ago #459894 by Office Guy
You won't be disappointed, the 70-200mm is a work horse and most likely will become your favorite lens!  
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8 years 5 months ago - 8 years 5 months ago #459910 by Tim Dordeck
Oh yes, you are looking at an incredible lens!  I recommend this lens and then some.  I'm a Canon guy, but have used the Nikon version of this lens many times.  A good friend of mine has this lens.  He has a D4 and D800 that I have used too.  
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8 years 5 months ago #459922 by garyrhook

Benny13 wrote: I'm so close to buying this lens.  Can any of you give me that final nudge of advice that would help me make my decision? 

It's an investment, so I want to know I'm making a good decision.


It's not an investment. It's a tool. A very, very good tool.

You don't indicate what type of photography you do, or whether you need f/2.8 (vs. f/4), or whether the original model is a candidate vs. the latest. More context would be helpful.

All that said, I love mine and never regret for a moment the outlay. Of course, I got mine 2nd-hand from someone with more money than sense, and it was in pristine (almost unused) condition. CL can be your friend.

Just sayin'.
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8 years 5 months ago #459998 by Moe
I disagree, it's an investment, and a dang good one imo 
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8 years 5 months ago #460033 by Chrome
Perhaps its an investment into a good tool & as long as the tool does the job...
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8 years 5 months ago #460039 by Screamin Scott
I don't have it, nor do I need it. I do have the 80-200mm F2.8 D ED IF which suffices for my needs at a lot less money. Only you can decide whether or not you need this lens. For most people, it's overkill. That said, it is a really great lens with good features, but unless you intend to make a lot of large prints or have commercial jobs, other lenses may fit the bill.... Try renting one & see.
Scott Ditzel Photography

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8 years 5 months ago #460118 by effron
Its the only lens I don't have I'd seriously like, other than a 600 f/4 or 800 f/4. Heavy, but that usually means good......;)
Why so serious?
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